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Divide 40/6 with 72/49

1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 1 23/49

40/6 ÷ 72/49 is 245/54.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/49: 49/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/6 ÷ 72/49 = 40/6 × 49/72
  3. = 40 × 49/6 × 72 = 1960/432
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 245/54
  5. In mixed form: 429/54

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